Review of Trumbo (2007) by Alan W — 11 Feb 2016

Very well acted - with Bryan Cranston outstanding as ever, very well told, and a film that doesn't take its serious subject matter too seriously - and is all the better for it.

This review of Trumbo (2007) was written by Alan W on 11 Feb 2016.

Trumbo has generally received positive reviews.

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